We get many questions about our bulk materials at Vineyard Gardens and thought it would be pertinent to bring all the information together in one place.

Good soil is critical to successful gardening. What we see above ground is really only half the picture. If a plant's leaves are turning yellow or if pests are suddenly present you can bet there’s a problem with the soil.

One of the most important ingredients in soil is its organic content. It is the organic matter that, in the process of breaking down, enable the roots to access moisture and nutrients. The organic matter acts like sticky spots for nutrients to stick to making them available to the roots instead of leaching away. Then every year it is wise to build up the organic content of the soil to keep plants growing and healthy.

For a finished look and to retain moisture we recommend mulches. They are larger chunks of shredded bark that help retain moisture in the soil and also prevent weed seeds from germinating. As the mulch slowly decomposes the micro organisms responsible for the decomposition rob the soil of essential nutrients as in nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium . We recommend you fertilize before mulching.

We have two groups of bulk materials; organically rich soil amendments and mulches. The main ingredient in our soil amendments is compost.

Click on this LINK for a handy calculator to help figure out how much of these materials you’ll need for your project. We are loading bulk materials 8am-3pm Monday through Friday and 8am-12pm on Saturday. There is no need to pre order bulk materials unless you want a delivery.